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Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 15-07-2006, 11:23
Replies: 15
Views: 5,013
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
yes spot on. An orbital metro does seem like a...

yes spot on. An orbital metro does seem like a good idea.

I was more thinking that this metro north is a frightfull waste of money.

There are already many long mostly straight routes through the...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 13-07-2006, 14:19
Replies: 15
Views: 5,013
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Why not ? it would be a lot cheaper. Essentially...

Why not ? it would be a lot cheaper. Essentially what is proposed is not a metro but trams doubled up. As repeatedly remarked by frank mcdonald , if several tram lines were built through the city...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 12-07-2006, 15:04
Replies: 15
Views: 5,013
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
what really ires me is that while an extension to...

what really ires me is that while an extension to carrickmines is in the pipeline , the tram line already built needs an improved electricity system to provide enough power for higher tram...
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 21-06-2006, 13:21
Replies: 9
Views: 4,508
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
it seems to me that the reason is political...

it seems to me that the reason is political patronage getting in the way of sense.

For instance the national roads authority originally wanted to simply take each bottle neck in the country a devise...
Forum: DART 18-06-2006, 23:48
Replies: 193
Views: 200,399
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Totally agree. Perhaps the unions don't want to...

Totally agree. Perhaps the unions don't want to have to implement in inevitable change in ticket procedure.... ....

A reguler user of the suas luas, ticket inspection happen a lot more often than...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 15-06-2006, 00:33
Replies: 8
Views: 65,323
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
40000? can i be so rude as to ask where you got...

40000? can i be so rude as to ask where you got that number ?

-- i ask because i am trying to find out what the real level of demand for transport is in this city. So far i have found from the...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 14-06-2006, 14:29
Replies: 10
Views: 5,155
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
a bit of both ? One thought comes to mind. It is...

a bit of both ? One thought comes to mind. It is enevitable that transport spendings moves from roads to public transport as the motorway network is more than half done. Indeed it would appear that...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 14-06-2006, 12:30
Replies: 2
Views: 75,555
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Spencer Dock Station Location

I have been trying to figure out for some time where the new loop through the docklands is going to end...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 14-06-2006, 11:10
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Vis a Vis red tape, it is just as burdensome for...

Vis a Vis red tape, it is just as burdensome for airlines and they get around it.

The simple act of a company having to tender to operate a route would mean introduce a lot of savings. I.E. could...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 14-06-2006, 10:41
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
You'll note that i said it was on budget not on...

You'll note that i said it was on budget not on time !


Yes we would need regulation. I don't believe ireland is too small , because no examination has been done. In any event ireland wasn't too...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 13-06-2006, 18:38
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
i believe there is a great deal of merit to the...

i believe there is a great deal of merit to the idea of competing train companies combined with the train tracks and stations invested in a government owned company.

I am very surprised that there...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 13-06-2006, 18:35
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Cannot disagree but with respect to safety , I...

Cannot disagree but with respect to safety , I think this unfair. Trains have crashed into each other. That was an enevitable mishaps with starting a totally new system.

With the greatest of...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 13-06-2006, 15:38
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Smile Do you really need a return? If my idea worked...

Do you really need a return? If my idea worked half as well as it might, price of tickets would drop substantially making up someway for buying two tickets.

But more importantly you don't buy...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 12-06-2006, 12:08
Replies: 17
Views: 5,345
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
give me a break ... Not cool.

give me a break ... Not cool.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 12-06-2006, 11:50
Replies: 17
Views: 5,345
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
the parking fines things makes me think of one...

the parking fines things makes me think of one success storey: the clampers .

Aren't they the best thing that ever happened to the city? As a child i remember for a few years my only purpose was to...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 12-06-2006, 11:22
Replies: 17
Views: 5,345
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
I have visited cork many times and have always...

I have visited cork many times and have always found the overall planning to be very sound . I think all the proposals are good and well thought out. I think you just need the money. Not a new qwango.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 12-06-2006, 11:21
Replies: 17
Views: 5,345
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
It looks to me like the authority will be given...

It looks to me like the authority will be given to the new entity when all the decisions have been made, thus pulling off a classic bertie ahern manouvre.

One thing the authority will have no say in...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 09-06-2006, 22:58
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Yes that is exactly what i have in mind. However...

Yes that is exactly what i have in mind. However I go one step further. Either split the company or take away a good chunk of its time slots. Then if a particular service makes a profit : auction...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 09-06-2006, 19:04
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
to be honest i have not a notion. The english...

to be honest i have not a notion. The english experience seemed to me to be even worse than eircom . Ie selling something that has monopoly power , and then guaranteeing that it can keep the monopoly...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 09-06-2006, 12:37
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
yes strong legislation and inspection would be...

yes strong legislation and inspection would be required. But that is not a reason for not doing what i propose.

As i understand it the railways were sold line by line, thereby creating a whole load...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 09-06-2006, 11:32
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
with respect to beak downs. you could have a...

with respect to beak downs. you could have a regulator , or inspection team insisting on cooperation between companies.

Competition in the airline did get rid of the boys in aer lingus (8000) ,...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 09-06-2006, 10:20
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
yes the luas is a vanity project. But i repeat...

yes the luas is a vanity project. But i repeat how does I.E. deal with a broken down train? .

Planes break down all the time and have to make quick landings. This can hold people up in the sky for...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 08-06-2006, 23:46
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
I think it only appropriate that i more fully...

I think it only appropriate that i more fully explain my position as i have been so imflammatory. There are a few responces but i will get to them.

I am not suggesting splitting irish rail. This is...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 08-06-2006, 16:59
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
I don't understand how that relates to organising...

I don't understand how that relates to organising competing companies? how does I.E. stop a broken train from holding up other trains?

Incidentally sometimes faulty aircraft have to land at short...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 08-06-2006, 16:39
Replies: 62
Views: 18,597
Posted By why_does_planning_suck
Talking This is sort of right and mostly of wrong at the...

This is sort of right and mostly of wrong at the same time.
1. It is indeed correct that you have a choice in flying. However it is indeed possible to introduce choice on rail lines. there is no...
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